However, others pointed out that the plot of land Amazon is looking at currently generates less than $8,000 a year in property tax revenue, and after this 15-year PILOT, it would generate nearly $1.5 million a year.

Amazon representatives said they offer educational assistance programs and other benefits.

“We think it’s the right thing to do to invest in people, help them move on to their next career and we want to be a part of that," said Wilson.

In return for tax incentives, Amazon would also commit to spending $12.2 million on certified minority owned businesses in Memphis.

Amazon says they’ll announce their official decision within the next few weeks about this receiving center.